Atlantics

Released Nov 15, 2019

1h 45m

Drama

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96%

158 Reviews

Tomatometer

64%

100+ Ratings

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Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt -- until a miracle reunites them.

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Critics Consensus

An unpredictable supernatural drama rooted in real-world social commentary, Atlantique suggests a thrillingly bright future for debuting filmmaker Mati Diop.

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Charlotte B

One of the worst films I've ever seen.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/26/23

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bart b

If you're having trouble sleeping, try this movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/07/23

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elana k

Great film. Ada's character tells a brilliant tale of the power of being true to oneself. Love may have been her motivation but in the end it was not only her love for Suleiman that made her turn her back on a life she did not want, as easy sit may have been. The motivation propelling her forward as well as the whole film was one of truth, love and justice. And Ada embodied this so well, showing us that it was not just Suleiman but also her love for herself. This force moved the plot along, holding the film with such gentle conviction and fierce poetic justice and I couldn't help but feel like I learnt a whole lot about life (and art) in one single sitting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/23

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Jason R

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/23/23

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Audience Member

Awesome! What is happending in real world, people trying to get a better chance to survive and in the middle obvisouly a love story but the end is very different. I ike a lot.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Eitan D

Such an amazing movie. This movie is just beautiful, makes amazing job with cinematography that builds up the whole movie to a very powerful ending. The director somehow managed to mix a love story, a tragedy, supernatural believes, poverty, hope and many more things, it's just amazing that 1 movie could touch on all of these things and be flawless

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/01/21

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Kathleen Anaza

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The film is as aesthetically beautiful as it is a visionary social commentary.

Mar 11, 2020

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Christy Lemire

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I really enjoyed trying to puzzle through this and I was very impressed by the tonal balance that Mati Diop pulls off here.

Rated: 8/10

Jan 24, 2020

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Alonso Duralde

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This is a really cool like ghost story and love story and [a] social piece and all rolled into one in a very assured and fascinating movie.

Rated: 8/10

Jan 24, 2020

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Paul Kanieski

KSQD Community Radio

Diop’s bold choices exude confidence. Her occasionally oblique storytelling trusts the intelligence of her audience; what may initially appear as superfluous puzzle pieces prove essential when they finally snap in place to complete the bigger picture.

Jul 22, 2023

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Keith Garlington

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The metaphor-rich imagery speaks to many of the feelings at the heart of Diop’s film – loneliness, betrayal, an ever-present longing. But they also convey a silent rage towards the many injustices vividly portrayed throughout this haunting tale.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Dan Bayer

Next Best Picture

An almost intoxicating experience

Rated: 8/10

May 13, 2022

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Synopsis

Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt -- until a miracle reunites them.

Director: Mati Diop
Producer: Oumar Sall
Screenwriter: Mati Diop, Olivier Demangel
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: arte France Cinéma, Les Films du Bal, Frakas Productions, Cinekap
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Wolof
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 15, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 29, 2019
Runtime: 1h 45m
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1

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